The Chief Rabbinate of Cyprus was established in 2005 with the election of Rabbi Arie Zeev Raskin as the Chief Rabbi of Cyprus.
The Chief Rabbinate’s goal is to help Jews living in Cyprus in all matters of Judaism by providing them with all their religious needs. The Chief Rabbinate also strengthens the spiritual infrastructure of the Jewish communities in the country.
It’s a challenging time for Jewish communities in Europe. Anti-Semitism is on the rise as populism and the politics of the lowest common denominator are gaining traction. Our communities often need round the clock protection and our practices and customs such as keeping Kosher are under pressure from increasing political interference.
